Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow

About Us:

Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow has been operating and delivering care to clients in the area since 2007. 

We have serviced 100s of clients since we arrived in Ruislip & Harrow in 2007 and pride ourselves on delivering a premium and person-centered approach to the care we deliver. We have fully trained Care Professionals that our matched to our clients as we find that a familiar face and developing a relationship not only builds trust but helps improve the quality of life of our clients. 

We know you want the best for your loved one, so when it comes to arranging home care, we’ve made it easy with personalised, attentive care that adapts as your needs change. Organising care shouldn’t feel like a trust fall. By taking the time to listen and understand your unique circumstances, we’re confident we can help your loved one live a more independent life at home; while helping you find balance as a caregiver. From warm and friendly companionship, to specialised, practical care that puts their needs and preferences first, we are changing the way people think about home care.   Whatever questions you would like answered, we’re here to put your mind at ease – with no pressure to make a decision until you feel ready. 

Our Services include:

Live-In Care: 

Live-in care involves a specially chosen Care Professional moving into a client’s home to provide companionship and practical support. This enables older adults to continue living life and enjoying their preferred routines and activities, while safe in the knowledge there is always someone around when needed. With live-in care, families get peace of mind knowing there is someone looking out for their loved one’s health and wellbeing, even when they can’t be there.  

Live-in care helps older adults to:  

• Access care in the comfort of their own home, rather than in a residential care home 

• Benefit from continuity of care from someone who lives in the home long-term 

• Receive 1-2-1 care and personal attention from a dedicated Care Professional 

• Enjoy having someone around to help with everyday tasks and offer companionship 

• Make life easier, with help to get washed and dressed every day, attend appointments, or keep the house clean 

Companionship 

Companionship Care can: 

• Help you or your loved one to keep active 

• Make sure you or your loved one have company and someone to socialise with 

• Help to build confidence in going outside the home 

• Encourage participation in activities inside and outside the home 

• Help families take a rest from caring with peace of mind 

Home Help 

Our home help service can support your loved one in looking after their home, by helping with tasks like doing laundry, dusting, vacuuming, putting bins out, ironing, or even feeding family pets. When you are matched with a Care Professional, they will take the time to get to know just how you like things around the house.  

Some of the benefits of arranging home help include: 

• Peace of mind that your loved one’s home is always clean and tidy  

• Removing clutter that could be unsafe, or a trip hazard  

• More quality time with your loved one that is not spent doing chores  

• Companionship during cleaning, and regular check-ins 

• Creating a space that your loved one feels more comfortable in  

• Reducing your loved one’s workload, allowing them to rest more  

Personal Care: 

We understand that everyone is unique, so we ensure that support with personal care is tailored to you. We will work with you or your loved one to put together a detailed person-centered plan that our Care Professionals will follow, so that you or your loved one gets the care and support needed, in the way that you want it. 

Personal care assistance: 

• Is dignified and respectful 

• Maintains your preferred routine and lifestyle 

• Takes place in your own home in familiar surroundings 

• Gives peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for 

• Helps families take a rest from caring 

• Enables your loved one to remain living at home. 

Overnight Care: 

Overnight care is perfect for those who are elderly or unwell and may either require frequent assistance during the night hours – such as with administering medication or help reaching the bathroom – or who simply want a comforting presence nearby should they need it. Having overnight care at home means that you or your loved one can remain living independently at home with the care and support you need to stay safe and well. 

Day Care: 

Whatever support you need, our experienced Care Professionals will share in your interests and accompany you in whatever you like to do whether that’s crafting, going for a walk, playing games or enjoying music. Home Instead day care is flexible to fit in with you.  You might only want a few hours or a full day of support and whatever you need, we will match you with a Care Professional who will become a trusted companion who enables you to continue living a fulfilled and active life. Home Instead day care at home is also ideal for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s or for those recovering from a stroke or enduring a mental health need such as depression. 

Day care: 

• Is personalised to you 

• Promotes a stimulating and active lifestyle 

• Is flexible to meet your needs 

• Gives peace of mind that your loved one is safe at home 

• Helps families take a rest from caring 

• Is specialised and expert 

Respite Care: 

The regular demands of caring can lead to feelings of exhaustion, so it’s important to recognise when you need a break. Taking a rest from caring by using a respite service means taking care of your health and wellbeing so you can continue to care. 

Our respite care service is beneficial in many ways: 

• Your loved one can stay at home whilst you take a break 

• It gives you peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for at home 

• It is tailored to your loved one’s needs 

• You are able to take a rest from caring 

• It is delivered by Care Professionals matched to you and your loved one 

• It is given by highly trained and experienced Care Professionals. 

Dementia Care 

Our approach to dementia care is pioneering. We’ve developed a unique programme for Care Professionals accredited by City & Guilds that is specialised for the home care environment. Created by ageing experts, dementia specialists and key medical practitioners from across the world, it means you can rest assured your loved ones are receiving the best possible care. 

Our relationship-centered approach provides personalised care that: 

• Helps your loved ones remain safe and calm at home 

• Builds confidence and encourages engagement 

• Provides nutritious meals and activities to encourage healthy eating 

• Creates opportunities for social interaction 

• Provides mind-stimulating activities 

• Builds self-esteem and enhances physical strength 

• Manages and soothes challenging behaviours 

• Helps families take a rest from caring 

• Specialist support options for Alzheimer's care at home 

Alzheimers Care 

We take a pioneering approach to Alzheimer’s care. Our Care Professionals undergo a City & Guilds assured training programme, which has won a Princess Royal Training Award and is Continual Professional Development certified. The programme was created in conjunction with dementia care specialists. As a result of this expert training, your loved one will receive specialist Alzheimer’s care, supporting them to live safely, happily and comfortably at home. 

Our relationship-centred approach provides Alzheimer’s care that: 

• Helps your loved ones stay safe, calm, comfortable and happy at home  

• Builds clients’ confidence 

• Provides nutritious meals and activities to encourage good overall health 

• Enables social interaction  

• Stimulates the mind 

• Builds self-esteem  

• Gives families a break from caring 

Cancer Care: 

We know that, following a cancer diagnosis, life can be extremely challenging for both you and your loved ones, and it’s important that you receive the best care possible to keep you happy at home. Our experienced Care Professionals can support you with a range of adaptable care services designed specifically to support cancer patients at home. 

Parkinsons Care: 

At Home Instead, we will work with you to provide flexible, personalised home care based on your specific requirements and when you need it. Our Specialist Care Professionals are trained in Parkinson’s care and are expertly skilled to support older people and their families.  They have experience working with community health teams and other medical professionals. We can provide support in a range of ways to meet your individual needs such as hourly care, longer hours, or even live-in care. Whatever your specialist healthcare needs, Home Instead can help you live your best life at home. 

• Enhance your independence and support you within your community.  

• Potentially reduce health complications and hospital admissions. 

• Assist with your health needs and management plan. 

• Work with you and your health care team when reviewing your care needs.   

Neurological: 

We care for those who are living with various neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, and epilepsy, to name a few. We have Care Professionals who are highly trained in delivering care to people living with these conditions, either as ad hoc home visits or ongoing home care services. You are matched to a Care Professional who is trained to the highest clinical standards. Working alongside your own health teams and our bespoke clinical training partners, care can be adapted according to your own specific needs and will evolve as your neurological condition changes. 

Palliative Care: 

Our specialist palliative care is brought to you in the comfort of your own home, in familiar surroundings, and by professionals you can trust. During the coming weeks and months there is a lot to consider and we can help support you with not just practical support such as home help and support with personal care, but we can also work alongside your health team to ensure you remain as comfortable as possible at home: 

• Support you to live your life the way you want, alongside your health needs 

• Be observant to health complications and prevent the need for hospital admissions 

• Assist with your health needs and palliative and symptom management plans 

• Work with you and your health care team reviewing your care needs, ensuring you are always receiving the best care for you 

Postoperative & Recovery: 

A spell of illness or a stay in hospital is stressful and can knock us off our feet for a while. Rest assured, Home Instead has extensive experience of helping people to get home from hospital safely and regain their sense of comfort and independence. 

Research shows rehabilitating at home is better for your wellbeing, so Home Instead offers a variety of support services to help you recuperate at home and focus on getting better. 

Whether organising transport, medication, equipment, meal preparation, household chores, companionship or personal care, our experienced Care Professionals can help you with all aspects of your rehabilitation and recuperation to ensure a speedy recovery. 

Arthritis & Mobility: 

Around 10 million people in the UK have arthritis. It causes pain and inflammation in joints which can make it difficult to move and make some simple everyday tasks extremely challenging. Whatever your specialist healthcare needs, Home Instead’s Care Professionals are here to support you. From help with the shopping, doing the laundry, meal preparation, accompanying you to clinic appointments, to personal care such as help with washing or getting dressed, we can provide a range of ways to help you stay happy at home. 

Nail Care: 

Many of us don’t give a second thought to our toenails until a painful condition starts to affect our mobility. As well as the potential to cause pain and discomfort, issues like ingrown toenails and infections become more serious as we age. Studies have found that nail changes – such as brittle nails, discolouration or numb toes – can indicate underlying health conditions. Having regular at-home nail care appointments with Home Instead means our experienced, friendly Care Professionals can help catch any troublesome nail issues early, as well as help you feel refreshed from fingers to toes. 

Catheter Care: 

Our specialist Care Professionals are expertly trained to deliver catheter care at home, supporting your independence and helping you to live well at home, your way. 

As catheters can be used on a short-term or long-term basis for a variety of conditions, we can provide flexible support to meet your individual needs to help you manage your catheter care at home.  

Catheter care can: 

• Enhance your independence and support you within your community  

• Potentially reduce health complications and hospital admissions 

• Assist with catheter care and fluid balance 

• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and consumables 

• Support with the ordering of stock and storage of deliveries 

• Work with you and your healthcare team when reviewing your care needs. 

Stoma Care: 

Home Instead’s Care Professionals are trained to the highest clinical standards and will work with your own doctors and health teams to ensure you are receiving the best possible care at home from people who share your hobbies and interests and are passionate about helping you and your loved ones. We can provide support in a range of ways to meet your individual needs such as hourly care, for a few hours a week, a couple of hours daily, or even 24-hour live-in care to support you in managing your symptoms at home. 

Wound Care: 

Whether you have a post-operative or long-term condition that includes wounds that require dressing and tending at home, Home Instead’s Care Professionals will manage your wound care with skill and confidence. Our Care Professionals are trained to monitor and care for your wounds to ensure healing. They can identify the signs and symptoms of infections or potential complications in the comfort of your own home, so you can relax with a trusted service provided by a familiar and friendly face. 

Vital Signs Monitoring: 

Body temperature, pulse rate, rate of respiration, oxygen saturation and blood pressure are collectively known as vital signs. They provide critical information that is ‘vital’ for life-sustaining functions. Our Care Professionals are trained to monitor these signs in the comfort of your own home, so you can relax without the stress of endless clinic appointments and with a trusted service provided by a familiar friendly face. 

Diabetes 

Diabetes can develop at any stage of life, common symptoms often include: 

• Urinating often 

• Feeling very thirsty 

• Extreme hunger 

• Fatigue 

• Blurry vision 

• Cuts/bruises/sores that are slow to heal 

• Unexplained weight loss – even if you are eating more 

If your loved one shows signs of these symptoms, consult a doctor. 

Treatments for diabetes are reliant on routine and careful monitoring, so your loved one may struggle to stay on top of the illness. This is where Home Instead can help. 

Ventilator Care: 

Working alongside your clinicians, our specialist Care Professionals are expertly trained to deliver non-invasive ventilator care at home, supporting your independence and helping you to live well at home, your way. 

Gastronomy & Feeding Support: 

Our specialist Care Professionals can provide support for you or your loved one, to enjoy an independent life at home. We can help take care of daily food and drink intake through feeding tube management and assist with administering medication if required.